Strawberry Lemonade Loaf

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This Strawberry Lemonade Loaf is like a slice of summer in every bite—soft, moist, and bursting with sweet strawberries and a tangy lemon twist. The fresh fruit keeps it juicy, while the lemon glaze adds a zesty sparkle that perfectly balances the flavors. Ideal for breakfast, tea time, or as a refreshing dessert, this loaf is sure to brighten any table and bring smiles all around.

Ingredients:

For the Loaf:

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • ¼ tsp baking soda

  • ½ tsp salt

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 1 cup granulated sugar

  • 2 large eggs

  • 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)

  • 1 tbsp lemon zest

  • ½ cup sour cream or plain yogurt

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced

For the Lemon Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar

  • 2–3 tbsp lemon juice (adjust for desired consistency)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat Oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan. Line with parchment paper for easy removal.

  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

  3. Cream Butter & Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.

  4. Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in lemon juice, lemon zest, sour cream, and vanilla extract until smooth.

  5. Combine: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.

  6. Fold in Strawberries: Gently fold in the diced strawberries, coating them lightly in a spoonful of flour to prevent sinking.

  7. Bake: Pour batter into the loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

  8. Cool: Let loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

  9. Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar with lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle over cooled loaf.

  10. Serve: Slice and enjoy the fresh, tangy-sweet goodness.

If you’d like, I can also give you a version with strawberry chunks inside and a strawberry swirl running through the middle for extra flavor and color. That would make it even prettier when sliced.

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